Personally, I swear by Truly Victorian Patterns. I have made a number of them and they have always gone together easily and fit beautifully. They aren't as cheap as the Big Ones, but they are worth every penny (and they aren't that expensive either). http://www.trulyvictorian.com/ Just a satisfied customer! Karen
---------- Original Message ---------- From: annbw...@aol.com To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: [h-cost] Pattern Suggestions Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 11:00:03 -0500 (EST) Okay, folks, I may be getting a Steampunk urge, since a big event is right up the road in May. I long ago wanted to do an 1870s bustle style and this seems like a good opportunity. My question is, what pattern(s) do you all recommend for an 1870s era bustle day outfit? I'm thinking bodice with high neck and 3/4 sleeves and underskirt with draped overskirt. I do have the skill to make some minor changes to a pattern-could certainly modify the sleeve, for instance--but want something that I wouldn't need to do a lot to, as time is of the essence. Also not stuck on 100% authentic to the period--that is one of the appeals of Steampunk! I was hoping the Big Two had something that I could just pick up at the fabric store and run with, but I didn't see anything suitable there. Ann Wass _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ____________________________________________________________ 60-Year-Old Mom Looks 27 Mom Reveals Free Wrinkle Trick That Has Angered Doctors! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4f33ef96965e6109b88fst01duc _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
